USSR 1991

The Kuznetsov aircraft carrier, which can be regarded as a behemoth in the Sea of ​​​​Okhotsk, is heading towards the South Kuril Islands, and adjacent to him is the aircraft carrier Varyag, which has just been launched into service, although Varyag It still needs to go through one or two years of debugging, but the current ocean voyage also belongs to the observation part.

The sky is clear and the sea is blue. Walking on the deck of the Kuznetsov aircraft carrier is like walking on flat ground, even though the waves are churning under your feet without shaking at all.However, the navy sailors were not as tired as they were when they sailed on the ocean, but they were uncharacteristically excited.Because they are about to slap the monkeys in the archipelago near the sea of ​​Japan.According to Marshal Smiryev, in the Pacific Ocean, except for the US fleet, no one can stop our giant steel waves from advancing.

The sailors of the Pacific Fleet fell in love with the term "Steel Wave" almost instantly. Like the Army's "Steel Torrent", soldiers privately referred to their aircraft carrier battle group as the "Steel Wave Fleet".They are a sharp knife inserted directly into the center of the Pacific Ocean. Any enemy is just a piece of soft tofu in front of us, ready to be cut by a knife at any time.

Just like the slogan put forward by Yanayev, the Pacific Fleet is going to be "scared so that the barbaric ships run away, and the uncle doesn't care about the collision." Domineering, small East Asian countries want to challenge us?Is this tired?Except for the United States, you small countries that want to challenge us are all rubbish, are you rubbish?

In this way, the Kuznetsov aircraft carrier battle group arrived at the South Kuril Islands unimpeded all the way, and they will conduct live artillery fire exercises at sea in the waters closest to Japan.Of course, the Japanese navy immediately dispatched naval forces to conduct vigilance and observation, fearing that the other party would use the name of the exercise to make a surprise attack on itself.Of course, similar dirty things have been done in Japanese history.

However, the size of the Soviet fleet really surprised the Japanese Navy. In terms of the number of ships alone, Japan cannot match it. Even the sky is covered by an astonishing number of carrier-based aircraft. It can be said that the only thing that can threaten the US Navy now is the Soviet fleet.

"A terrible fleet, a terrible navy, and what's even more terrifying is that such an enemy is actually adjacent to us, so close at hand." This is the conclusion drawn by Japanese experts after observing the Soviet naval fleet, which reminded him of the battle at Midway Island. , in Iwo Jima, in the Pacific Ocean, facing Japan's eternal nightmare-the US Pacific Fleet.

And now, this red nightmare is calling out the most terrible fear in the heart of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, the awe of a powerful opponent after the dream of a arrogant national navy is shattered.It is clear.The current Soviet Union has inherited the sense of fear that the Americans gave Japan at the beginning. The huge red steel waves from the north are trying to look at this poor island country.

And the Soviet fleet even made an international joke to Japan. On the day of the exercise, the Soviet Navy suddenly announced that a soldier disappeared near the sea after the live-fire exercise. Enough to startle them.

The Japanese Army used this reason to invade other countries.The Japanese navy hastily raised Hokkaido to a pre-war mobilization state of emergency, and Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa also dialed the presidential hotline to the White House, hoping that the Soviet Union would really have a maritime conflict with Japan, and that the Pacific Fleet would intervene quickly to prevent the situation from expanding. change.

President Mario of course agreed, and Washington immediately notified the Navy to let the USS Washington aircraft carrier battle group rush to the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, where it intercepted the approaching Soviet fleet.But when the Washington was halfway through the voyage, the Soviet fleet issued a statement again, claiming that the lost soldiers had been found, and they would continue to conduct live ammunition training in the waters of the South Kuril Islands for two days before withdrawing from the South Kuril Islands .

Although on the surface, it seems that the Soviet Union was forced to withdraw its troops from this place because of the coercion of the United States, in fact, it played a cruel game of the Pacific Fleet and the Japanese Navy.A futile long-distance raid, a frightened waiting for rescue, and the previous exercise made the opponent lose face. At least the strategic goal of the Soviet Pacific Fleet has been achieved.In the future, whoever of you dares to come here sideways, first ask me whether the brick in the polar bear's hand will agree or not.

Undoubtedly, Gen. Nakatani caused a great disaster. Even Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa, who has always been gentle, lost his temper with him, "This is what you call reorganizing the national strength of the Japanese army? It's fine if a joint exercise fails." , This time the Soviets walked into your house swaggeringly, showing off their power to you, and even drew out their knives to threaten you, not to release the issue of sovereignty in the future. Is this the result you want to see?"

"No." Although Zhong Guyuan was unwilling, he still had to bow his head and admit his mistake in the face of the Prime Minister's accusation.

"During World War II, you should have committed seppuku a long time ago, Mr. Gen. Nakatani. I have never seen such a stupid head of the Self-Defense Agency like you. He knew that our military strength was not comparable to that of the Soviet Union, but he still insisted on it." Go ahead, is this your so-called plan to reorganize the Japanese army?"

Miyazawa Kiichi's words were like a sharp knife piercing Nakatani's heart, he buried his head lower, this time the fault must be borne by himself, and Japan also needs a scapegoat.

"I hope that after this matter is resolved, you can submit your resignation letter to me." Miyazawa Kiichi's voice was very cold, and the fact that Nakatani Gen and the US government coerced him to purchase armaments before was still vivid, which led to unscrupulous financial problems in Japan. The deficits that have emerged, there is not even enough money to deal with the economic downturn for this period of time.

Nakatani Gen must be removed from the position of Director of the Self-Defense Agency and replaced by a powerful person to take charge of the overall situation, so that Miyazawa Kiichi can spare time in the international affairs of the mind palace and concentrate on dealing with the overall domestic economic situation.

"I will hand in my resignation and give an explanation to the cabinet." Zhong Guyuan knew that his situation was over, and the only thing he could do was to save a little fire for himself, so that he would have a chance to turn things around in the future.

"Very good, you step back. In a few days, I have to negotiate with the Soviet government, a statement of apology for this incident, and peace talks with the four northern islands." Kiichi Miyazawa said helplessly while holding his forehead. It is hoped that short-term compromises and concessions can be used in exchange for the stability of Japan's surrounding environment.

As soon as he heard that Miyazawa Kiichi wanted to negotiate with the Soviet Union, Nakatani immediately became anxious. He disregarded the Prime Minister’s order and forcibly stepped forward to dissuade Miyazawa Kiichi, “But the northern islands are of great significance to us, and even have an important relationship with the Soviet Union. Regarding the issue of divided sovereignty, if we compromise and make concessions in this regard, I am afraid that the entire Japanese society will lose confidence in us, I hope you think twice, Prime Minister."

"Besides peace talks, do you have a better solution?" Miyazawa asked back, frowning, his tone obviously a little impatient, "With the assistance of the Pacific Fleet, launch a naval charge and die with the Soviet fleet? Even if you agree , I will not agree, and it is even more impossible for the entire Japanese society to agree."

"But we can use this incident to blow pillows with the United States and let them relax the restrictions of the security treaty." Zhong Guyuan has long been thinking of the Americans, "especially about the issue of the self-defense force's civilian and military affairs. , if the high level is just incompetent clerical officials, there is no way to have a visionary strategy..."

"That's enough, Gen Nakatani, please get out of here immediately." Miyazawa Kiichi finally broke out, "From today onwards, I won't allow you to mention any so-called plans to strengthen the Self-Defense Forces, and I don't want to hear from you Whispering in my ears, I guess it’s the Prime Minister of Japan, you are just the director of the Self-Defense Agency, if I don’t see your resignation letter tomorrow, get out of the government building, better and better.”

This was the first time that Miyazawa Kiichi got mad, and he shocked the unreasonable Zhongguyuan. He looked straight into Zhongguyuan's eyes and said word by word, "When the press conference is held next time, I will Declare to the outside world that this is your mistake, which is borne by you alone and has nothing to do with the Japanese government."

"You can't do this. I am a person who has made contributions to the Japanese army. I am the director of the Self-Defense Agency who has dedicated himself to the Japanese country. For the sake of my merits, please ask the Prime Minister to give me a hand." Nakatani Yuan anxiously I implore Miyazawa Kiichi, if he takes all the blame, then he will never have the chance to return to politics.

"You can tell the people yourself about these things."

Miyazawa turned around and put on a cold attitude, indicating that he never wanted to see this person again, and he had more important things to do next, which was to negotiate peace with the Soviet government.

2 chapters see the outcome at the negotiating table

The Japanese government, which knew it was wrong, began to throw an olive branch to the Soviet Union, seeking a solution to the conflict.Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa issued a statement after the incident, all of which were caused by the willful actions of Gen Nakatani, director of the Defense Agency, which led to the tense relationship between Japan and the Soviet Union. He said that he would negotiate with the Soviet Union on the issue of the four northern islands. Consultation on the settlement, and also ask the Soviet Union to be more tolerant on the island issue.

Regarding Kiichi Miyazawa's situation, Moscow will of course show a friendly and cooperative attitude. Prime Minister Pavlov is also willing to conduct friendly negotiations with the Japanese government on this matter. They said that the attitudes of the Soviet Union and Japan on issues related to sovereignty are the same , friendly cooperation between the two sides is the most fundamental goal.Of course, everyone is surprised that the situation in the Soviet Union has changed so quickly. Before, it still had an attitude of "don't say it's unpredictable" to the outside world, but then it showed a smiling and friendly look.

Of course, this is not how magnanimous the Soviet Union is, but that the lesson for Japan ends here.They also don't want to expand the conflict between the Soviet Union and Japan over the four islands. In this way, they fall into the trap designed by the Americans. They just hope that there will be no peace in the Asia-Pacific region, so that they can control the overall situation.

Miyazawa has seen through this point, so he will not let the conspiracy of the United States succeed. He would rather try his best to suppress the right-wing factions in the government, and create a stable international environment to save Japan's weakening economy.The Soviet Union also had the same idea, hoping to turn the South Kuril Islands into a bargaining chip with Japan, hoping to launch a series of economic cooperation with Japan.

So Pavlov once again set foot on the land of Tokyo. Unlike the aggressive negotiations with Kaibu Toshiki before, this time Pavlov seemed very polite. He personally hugged the palace who came to welcome him at the airport. Ze Xi, a prime minister, gave him a precious gift from Russia, a special amber necklace.

"I like this precious gift very much." Miyazawa Kiyi took a fancy to the small gift from Pavlov at a glance, and carefully held it in the palm of his hand to play with.It can be seen that the Soviet government has carefully studied the selection of gifts.

"I wish the friendship between the two peoples will last forever like this string of amber necklaces." Pavlov said with a smile, and this pun made Miyazawa's wish pleasing to the ear, and the two walked side by side talking and laughing , it is difficult to see that the countries represented by the two were still in a state of swords and bows before that.It can only make people sigh that politicians are the best actors, and even a superb acting skill can be called a seasoned veteran.

Although the two performed well, this does not mean that there will be no confrontation at the negotiating table later. After a brief meeting, Kiichi Miyazawa finally presented his own solution to the island.

"I think the best way to solve the four northern islands is to put aside our disputes and jointly develop the islands. These are areas rich in fishery resources. I think we can jointly exploit them." Kiichi Miyazawa throws out his own opinion .

In fact, Japan has the vast majority of benefits in doing so. After all, the four northern islands are still stationed with Soviet frontier troops, and they regard the sea area as the inherent territory of the Soviet Union.But now that Japan has the opportunity to step in, it is quite a bargain.Of course, Pavlov also saw through Japan's careful thinking. After all, the strategic significance of these islands is far greater than the economic value.Even if Japan takes action, it can only start with fishery resources.

"Of course, if the joint development can temporarily resolve our dispute over the island conflict, I naturally don't mind making such a deal." Pavlov said, "But there is another problem. I also want to talk to Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa. Discuss it."

"What's the problem?" Miyazawa Kiichi narrowed his eyes, looking at Pavlov's every move, and he knew that there must be an ulterior conspiracy hidden behind the Soviet Union's quick promise to him.

"We want to make a deal with Japan Electronics Computer's high-end chips. We order a certain number of computers and chips from you every year. This is a win-win plan, isn't it?" Not only is it hopeful to obtain economic value from the four northern islands, but it even brings in a considerable amount of orders for Japan, which is undoubtedly a boost to the weakening or even declining Japanese economy.Besides, the Soviet Union had orders to trade chips with Japan before, so they don't mind a few more deals with a considerable amount.

"The Japanese government needs to think again about the proposal made by Prime Minister Pavlov." Kiichi Miyazawa took the approach of selling it for a price. The wish will never stop. They try to make the Soviet Union pay more money to buy electronic products. After all, Japan's top chip technology is far better than the Soviet Union.

"You don't need to think about it, Prime Minister Miyazawa Kiichi. We all know what our bargaining chips are. Sometimes we care too much about that little interest, and we may lose greater long-term interests. This is not worth the candle." Pavlov chuckled, how could he not understand what Kiichi Miyazawa was thinking.The development of electronic computers in the Soviet Union was relatively behind that of Japan, and it had to rely on imported equipment for some parts.This is why Yanayev wants to use the South Kuril Islands as a bargaining chip with Japan.

"Increasing the prices of chips and computers and other electronic computers can indeed make you profit in a short period of time, but it also means that we have lost opportunities for further cooperation and development. Huge trade partnership."

"Of course not. In fact, we very much welcome the Soviet Union to continue to expand trade with Japan, not just limited to electronic computers." Seeing that the Soviet Union refused to advance, Miyazawa Kiichi did not dare to continue to force him, after all, he was still in Take the initiative in the negotiation.For several large orders of trade, the issue of the four northern islands is the top priority of their consideration.

"Very good. I also hope that the Soviet Union and Japan can become bigger trading partners. The cooperation is pleasant. Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa." Seeing that the goal of the Soviet Union was basically achieved, Prime Minister Pavlov extended his hand and talked with Miyazawa. Xiyi shook hands in a friendly way.

"Pleasant to work with."

Facing the Soviet Prime Minister who was at ease at the negotiating table, Miyazawa lamented that Japan's strength was still too weak, and he didn't even have a chance to bargain.

A weak country has no diplomacy. This is the first time that Miyazawa Kiichi has deeply understood the meaning of this famous saying.

Chapter 2 Eleven Steady Progress

The Soviet Union and Japan signed a series of trade agreements, mainly focusing on the electronic technology industry, including the development of electronic chips and software. According to the Soviet Union, it is to learn from Japan's advantages in electronic technology in order to form a local electronic industry. Competitive advantage, for well-known reasons, Europe has imposed a military and technological blockade on the Soviet Union for a long time, resulting in a slight lag behind the West in the development of high-tech industries.Therefore, the Soviet Union also racked its brains to make great breakthroughs in this area.

Thinking of other countries around them, Japan, the world's second largest economy, became their best choice. The Soviet Union seemed to help Japan slow down the wave of recession after the collapse of the economic bubble, but in fact it took this opportunity to develop Its own electronic technology industry, in order to break through the blockade of Europe and the United States.

The carrot-and-stick policy has achieved great success. Almost a few days ago, the two countries that were fighting each other to start a war turned into a handshake and an economic partner in the next second.Miyazawa Kiichi also blamed all the faults on the head of the Self-Defense Agency.On the second day after the two countries signed the treaty, Yuan Zhonggu announced his resignation as the head of the Self-Defense Agency.

Seeing the image of the leaders of the two countries shaking hands and having a friendly conversation, the crowd in front of the TV was a little confused as to what tricks these politicians were playing.But they don't understand one thing, there is only a relationship of interests between countries, and there is no reliable friendship at all.

Of course, Kiichi Miyazawa's "rebellion" behavior will always arouse the dissatisfaction of another country. The US government, which has not reaped any benefits from this exercise crisis, protested Kiichi Miyazawa's behavior.They believe that Japan's move is destroying the alliance between the two countries.

Of course, Kiichi Miyazawa, who is a cunning political fox, is also able to mediate between the two big countries with ease, especially after those pro-American factions were suppressed in this operation.On the one hand, Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa continued to conduct economic trade with the Soviet Union. On the other hand, he also increased trade cooperation with the United States, especially in terms of tariffs. Under the pressure of the Americans, he made some adjustments.

Trade barriers are the best way to protect a country's industry. Every country will set up some tariff barriers to ensure that local industries will not be strongly attacked by foreign brands.Especially in terms of tariffs, it is extremely important.However, Japan, whose autonomy is not completely in its own hands, has to use this method to win the favor of its allies.

In short, it can compete with some of the Qing Dynasty back then.

On the mainland, the Soviet government is also trying its best to promote electronic technology in order to carry out large-scale popularization.The future must be the era of modern communication technology. Yanayev does not want to turn a promising Soviet Union into a country like North Korea. At worst, he is catching up with his southern neighbors.